🏏MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians Showcase Batting Prowess at Wankhede – IPL 2025 Match 45 Recap

In the 45th match of the IPL 2025 season, Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a commanding batting performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium on April 27. Opting to bat first, MI’s top order set the tone for a high-scoring encounter.

📍 Match Overview

Date: April 27, 2025
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Toss: LSG won the toss and elected to field first
Match Status: In progress at the time of reportingOneCricketESPN Cricinfo+3OneCricket+3Hindustan Times+3

🔥 Mumbai Indians’ Batting Highlights

Opening the innings, Ryan Rickelton provided MI with a flying start, scoring a brisk 58 runs off 32 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive approach put LSG’s bowlers under pressure early on.

Captain Rohit Sharma contributed a quick 12 runs before falling to Mayank Yadav. Will Jacks added 29 runs, stabilizing the innings alongside Rickelton. Suryakumar Yadav continued the momentum with an unbeaten 30 off 15 balls, showcasing his trademark flair.

At the 13-over mark, MI stood at 137/3, maintaining a run rate exceeding 10 runs per over.

🎯 LSG’s Bowling Efforts

LSG’s bowlers faced a challenging task against MI’s aggressive batting lineup. Mayank Yadav managed to dismiss Rohit Sharma, while Prince Yadav and Digvesh Singh claimed the wickets of Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton, respectively. However, the bowlers struggled to contain the run flow, with MI capitalizing on scoring opportunities.The Indian Express+1NDTVSports.com+1

📊 Score Summary at 13 Overs

Mumbai Indians: 137/3 (13.0 overs)
- Ryan Rickelton: 58 (32)
- Suryakumar Yadav: 30* (15)
- Will Jacks: 29 (21)
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling:
- Mayank Yadav: 3 overs, 35 runs, 1 wicket
- Prince Yadav: 2 overs, 20 runs, 1 wicket
- Digvesh Singh: 3 overs, 29 runs, 1 wicket
- Ravi Bishnoi: 3.4 overs, 41 runs, 0 wicketsCricxtasy

🏆 Match Context

Both MI and LSG entered this match with 10 points each, making this encounter crucial for playoff aspirations. MI, riding a four-match winning streak, aimed to solidify their position in the top four, while LSG sought to regain momentum after recent setbacks.

📌 Conclusion

Mumbai Indians’ formidable batting display has set a challenging target for Lucknow Super Giants. As the match progresses, all eyes will be on LSG’s response and whether they can chase down the total to keep their playoff hopes alive. Stay tuned for further updates and post-match analysis.